LinkCentral — WordPress Affiliate Plugin
LinkCentral – URL shortener, Affiliate Links & Custom Link Shortener with Link Tracking
by Design for WP · WordPress.org page · Website
LinkCentral has 400+ active installs on WordPress.org and 9,046 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on September 1, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
LinkCentral at a glance
Is LinkCentral well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Elementor (Free and Pro)
- Classic Editor (TinyMCE)
- Beaver Builder
- Bricks Builder
LinkCentral reviews and ratings
19 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Powerful Plugin
Really happy with this plugin giving me custom Links & short URLs directly inside my wp backend. Super happy with this tool so far <3
naturovital -
Premium Version Outstanding Value and Excellent Marketing Tool
I originally came across the free version of Link Central and, to be honest, I wasn’t expecting much at first. There are quite a few link management plugins out there, and a lot of them either feel clunky or overcomplicated. But this one surprised me straight away. The free version alone is genuinely very good. It covers all the basics you’d expect—creating short links, managing them properly, and tracking clicks—all in a really clean and simple interface. It’s one of those plugins where you don’t need to watch tutorials or spend hours figuring things out. You install it, and within minutes, you’re up and running.  After using it for a bit, I decided to go for the Premium version, and I’m glad I did. What really stands out for me is how easy everything is. The whole plugin feels like it was built with real users in mind. No unnecessary fluff, no confusing settings—just straightforward tools that actually help. Managing links, especially affiliate links, can quickly become messy, but Link Central keeps everything organised in one place. If you’re doing any kind of digital marketing, this plugin is extremely useful. Whether it’s affiliate links, promotional offers, or just tracking how people interact with your content, it handles it all very smoothly. The analytics side is also a big plus—you can actually see what’s working instead of guessing.  Another thing I noticed is how polished it feels for a relatively newer plugin. It already has very strong feedback from users, with consistently high ratings, which says a lot about how reliable it is.  Overall, upgrading to the Premium version felt like a natural step rather than a forced upsell. The free version proves the value, and the Premium version simply builds on that in a meaningful way. If you run a WordPress site and deal with links regularly—especially in affiliate marketing or promotions—I’d definitely recommend giving it a try. It’s one of those tools that quietly becomes essential once you start using it.
Ryan -
Link shortening - Happy with this plugin
I have been looking for a plugin to manage my links and I found this plugin that was super easy to set up and add the links. Also, it has a dashboard where I will be able to analyze the links performance. My experience has been great and the fact that it already discovered that one of my links was broken. I recommend this plugin for anyone wanting an effective plugin to manage links. I did tried other plugins before and this one is by far the easiest to use for a non-techy person like me. I hope this review is helpful.
bee7 -
Great plugin!
Does what it's supposed to do.
yv360 -
New favourite
This is becoming my favourite link management plugin. Tested it on a new site and was impressed. The feature to tone down on the auto-link replacements is great. You almost take it for granted, until you add a link replacement on another blog with a different link management plugin and see how clunky that one handles it (either all words it comes across get replaced or only the first X amount). Link Central has a much better approach. If things keep going this way, I'll be adding Link Central to my other sites as well. Just one minor issue to fix for the dev... WP Umbrella can't show the Link Central's changelog due to: "The premium plugin does not allow us to retrieve its changelog. Please contact their support to be compatible with WordPress's "plugins_api" function." But that is just minor. This is a solid plugin. Try it and you'll see the difference... Especially if you are familiar with other link plugins.
Marty -
Wow, this plugin is great!
I tried a few competitors, but this one is easy to use + lots of great features. Definitely a keeper.Great job Design for WP!
upnorth
Where LinkCentral ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that LinkCentral appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Affiliate Plugins | #43 in search, not tagged | #73 | – |
Details
The easiest URL shortener, short links manager, and link tracking plugin. Fast and optimised for better redirects, affiliate links and click tracking.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- affiliate links
- cloaking
- link shortener
- link tracking
- url shortener
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- Version
- 1.8.1
- Last updated
- Sep 1, 2026
- First published
- Oct 5, 2024
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
LinkCentral FAQ
What does LinkCentral do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, LinkCentral offers Elementor (Free and Pro), Classic Editor (TinyMCE), Beaver Builder and Bricks Builder.
How many active installs does LinkCentral have?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs for LinkCentral as of September 7, 2026.
Is LinkCentral still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on September 1, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does LinkCentral have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 1 recent support threads for LinkCentral are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is LinkCentral free?
LinkCentral is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does LinkCentral rank among Affiliate Plugins?
LinkCentral is #73 in the WordPress.org Affiliate Plugins ranking.